Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the fuel tank flange
Insert the flange (20) in its housing in the fuel tank.
Apply prescribed threadlocker to the screws (9) and tighten to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), following the indicated order.
Replacing the tank flange and fuel sensor
Loosen the screws (19) securing the fuel tank flange (20).
Remove the flange (20) from the tank (20).
Recover the seal (21).
Undo and remove the two fixing screws (g) and move the protectio ...
Refitting the fuel tank
If the fuel tank has been disassembled into its component parts, reposition
all the parts as shown in the exploded view.
In particular:
tighten the screws (13) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10% (sect. ...
Other materials:
Removing the silencer
Loosen the clamp (38) that retains the silencer (4) to the complete exhaust
system.
While holding the nut (8), loosen the screw (1) and remove the silencer (4)
from the motorcycle.
Loosen the screws (40) and remove the silencer guard (41).
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Refitting the engine
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Important
Apply recommended grease and tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of
60 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Tighten the nuts (3) to a torque of 48 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Warning
For the assembly seque ...
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...